Building Inspections

Due to inspection routes being reordered during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., it is best to verify the order of inspection after that time. If you cannot find your inspection after these hours, most likely it is not scheduled for that day.

Click here to view inspection routes.

Jobs, which value exceeds $2,500, require a recorded Notice of Commencement (NOC).  NOCs can be recorded by the Building Department’s Records Management section or at the Miami-Dade County Recorder’s office. Download and print a blank NOC form.

Inspectors shall activate Body Cameras during all inspections.

The Building Department is allowing virtual inspections for certain inspection types.  View the complete list of virtual inspections allowed and the procedures to follow.

When requesting a Virtual Inspection via the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal, please enter the word "VIRTUAL" along with your email address within the Comments/Gate Code field.

The following are required for inspection:

• The approved job copy of the plans and documents. Drawings must be printed to a full-size print per the original drawing size. For example, if a drawing file was set during design at 24″x36″, then a full-size print of that file would be 24″x36”. Files must not reduce scaling at the time of print.  Ex: Original size Arch D (24" x 36") files must be printed to size Arch D (24" x 36") paper."
• Permit Card
• Recorded Notice of Commencement
• Property address must be properly posted and visible from the street
• The job to be inspected must be accessible
• An OSHA-approved ladder must be available if needed

For each inspection, that is failed by an inspector more than two times, a $200 fee shall be assessed to the permit.

A fine of $500.00 will be imposed on all concealed work pursuant to Section 8-CC of the Miami-Dade County, FL Code of Ordinances. For the first repeat violation, the amount of the civil penalty shall be double the amount of penalty prescribed for the original violation. Read more about concealed work without the required inspections.

Applicant must submit a letter on company letterhead requesting the overtime inspection to the Building Official. The letter must contain the following information:

• Date, and time requested for the inspection
• Type of inspection
• Permit number and Jobsite Address
• Reason for the overtime inspection
• Name and phone number of the company representative to be present at the job site
• Signed and notarized by the qualifier

Fees are $250 per trade. Applicant will receive an invoice which must be paid in full prior to the inspection. Fees may be paid online:
payments.miamibeachfl.gov/app

Note: Requests must be submitted 24 hours prior to the requested date of inspection. The company representative must be present at the job site for the inspection.

Please submit your request via email to: buildingadmin@miamibeachfl.gov

Or in-person at:
City of Miami Beach City Hall
Building Department, Second Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139